Brooklyn Girl

Brooklyn Girl by hjohns13 featuring white wayfarer sunglasses

Alexander McQueen t shirt
yoox.com

Alberta Ferretti sandals
albertaferretti.com

Kate spade pouch
couture.zappos.com

Fenton crystal stud earrings
barneys.com

Aéropostale rhinestone charm
aeropostale.com

Isabel Marant scarve
forwardforward.com

Hat
foxhead.com

All Day white wayfarer sunglasses
karmaloop.com

Wednesday Receipes

Momma’s Banana Bread

The memories you have when you’re little are something you take with you for life. I have very fond thoughts this time of year about momma being in the kitchen cooking. She and I loved to bake whether it was fudge or a simplistic pie. We were always in the kitchen revving up for Thanksgiving. I think my best memory though would be waking up to the amazing smell of her yummy banana bread. I don’t know about you but there’s nothing like a fresh piece of hot bread with your coffee in the morning. So today I’m going to share the love and give you a recipe to help you make fond memories with your family.

  Banana Bread Recipe: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and place oven rack to middle position. Butter and flour (or spray with a non stick vegetable/flour spray) the bottom and sides of a 9 x 5 x 3 inch (23 x 13 x 8 cm) loaf pan. Set aside.

Place the nuts on a baking sheet and bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Let cool and then chop coarsely.  

In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nuts. Set aside.

In a medium-sized bowl combine the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, and vanila. With a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, lightly fold the wet ingredients (banana mixture) into the dry ingredients just until combined and the batter is thick and chunky. (The important thing is not to over mix the batter. You do not want it smooth. Over mixing the batter will yield tough, rubbery bread.) Scrape batter into prepared pan. Bake until bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 to 60 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool and then remove the bread from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature. This bread can be frozen.

Makes 1 - 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf.

Monogram Monday!

I woke up this morning to a crisp cool breeze. Here is Alabama you never know on a fall day if it's going to be 95 or 70.  Today is a little overcast so a scarf today is a must.  Have you seen our new monogrammed chevron scarves?  With every season it seems if the product is chevron we can't hardly keep it in stock from baby to children to teen and adults. The chevron scarves come in many great colors. The new taupe is my favorite. It screams fall and matches my camel boots for a monochromatic look which I pull off a lot.


 www.preppymonogrammedgifts.com

  

Another great item right now for cooler days is our lightweight monogrammed jackets. Available in 5 great colors.  I personally love love love the navy blue as it is super preppy and fun.  Personalize this fun jacket on the hat and chest or just the chest.  Our fancy font continues to grow in popularity on just about every item. 

www.preppymonogrammedgifts.com

We love the envelope purse. Check out this fun new color in taupe and red. We love them so much because you can wear it with everything and it will hold everything you need for a fun night out on the town.    It looks really awesome with cream  and black initials.  Imagine what a great accessory it would be with your black jeans and black booties or a red floral fall dress. 

www.preppymonogrammedgifts.com 

Lavishly Laidback

Hey ladies! Sorry, we did not get fashion Friday posted yesterday; however, I hope you love this look. So, I am in college and do not have much time to get ready in the morning. If you’re like me, you are running late to class and barely have enough time to throw on your make up and fix your hair. Well this look was created for those days with not much time to spare. Since fall is here, I threw a cute comfy big sweater with some black leggings. Then I added some gold accessories such as a watch to keep my time, earrings, rings, and my favorite monogrammed necklace. The boots are easy to go with this outfit but you could also wear flats. I then added a simple cross over bag with a big bow [my FAVE] :). For Beauty, I went with a  natural look for eye shadow with black eyeliner on the top, and cannot forget jet black mascara. For my hair, I just went for a messy up do! Trust me you will get compliments all day, on your outfit you threw together with less than 15 minutes. I hope this look helps you this week. Stay tuned for more posts!

- Stay as you are, Hannah

Plum For Fall

Hey ladies, it’s that time of year again!!! So pack up those summer clothes and let’s get busy. Fashion Friday is now and here to stay. Send in your favorite outfits and why you like it and we will choose our favorite for the week and post it on Friday. Today our post is from one of our very own employees, she sent us in this Great Plum look. I find it very cute and edgy. Colored pants are in this fall. They add that pop of color to any fall look. Then to give it more of a rock look a nice animal print top is a fashion must. My favorite part of that outfit though is the monogrammed necklace how cute and totally preppy. Give us your comments? 

-Shirt/Pants are from H&M-

-Shoes are from Target-

-Monogrammed Necklace is from Preppy Monogrammed Gifts-

-Ray Bans from Sun glass Hut-

 

Here's to always having loving ways and perfect day's,

                                                                      Katiebug && Han

 

Fall Is Here!!!!!!

Hey!! Are you as excited for fall to arrive?

 I know I am. As I was digging through my attic I found these amazing monogrammed pillows. I got them last year for a house warming gift.  They go with every color and just bring so much personality and life to my little apartment. So I thought I should share them with y’all. The pillows are Metallic monogrammed 14"x14", which is super in.
 The cover is made of durable, natural canvas. They defiantly hold up their value well. So check them out in the link below:

Click here to personalized your own monogrammed pillow today!

Here's to always having loving ways and perfect day's,

                                                                      Katiebug